04-27-15 TAC Mtg Full Agenda

AGENDA
TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Monday, April 27, 2015
1:30 p.m.
1290 Broadway
Independence Pass Board Room - Ground floor, West side
1. Call to Order
2. Public Comment
3. March 23, 2015 TAC Meeting Summary
(Attachment A)
ACTION ITEMS
4. Motion to recommend to the Regional Transportation Committee the DRCOG Metropolitan
Transportation Planning Process Self-Certification Statement.
(Attachment B)
Todd Cottrell
5. Move to recommend to the Board of Directors eligibility rules and evaluation criteria for
FY2016-2017 studies funded through the Station Area Master Plans/Urban Center Planning
Studies Pool outlined in the 2016-2021 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).
(Attachment C)
Michelle Anderson
6. Move to recommend guidance to the Metro Vision Issues Committee on specific questions
related to Metro Vision measures and targets.
(Attachment D)
Jacob Riger
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
7. Upcoming 2016-2021 TIP-related activities
(Attachment E)
Todd Cottrell
8. Development of the transit component of the Metro Vision Regional Transportation Plan (MVRTP).
(Attachment F)
Matthew Helfant
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
9. Member Comment/Other Matters
10. Next Meeting – May 18, 2015
11. Adjournment
Disabled attendees are asked to notify DRCOG at least 48 hours in advance of the need for auxiliary aids or services
ATTACHMENT A
MEETING SUMMARY
TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Monday, March 23, 2015
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MEMBERS (OR VOTING ALTERNATES) PRESENT:
Kimberly Dall
Jeanne Shreve
Bryan Weimer (Alternate)
Dave Chambers
Tom Reed (Alternate)
George Gerstle
Phil Greenwald (Alternate)
Steve Klausing
Paul Jesaitis (Alternate)
Jeff Sudmeier (Alternate)
David Gaspers
Douglas Rex
Art Griffith
John Cotten
Mike Salisbury (Alternate)
Bob Manwaring
Steve Durian
Lenna Kottke
Bill Sirois (Alternate)
Tex Elam (Alternate)
Dick Leffler
OTHERS PRESENT:
Mac Callison (Alternate)
Tom Reiff (Alternate)
Dave Baskett (Alternate)
Aaron Bustow (Alternate)
Adams County-City of Brighton
Adams County
Arapahoe County
Arapahoe County-City of Aurora
Aviation Interests
Boulder County
Boulder County, City of Longmont
Business/Economic Development
Colorado Dept. of Transportation, Reg. 1
Colorado Dept. of Transportation, DTD
City and County of Denver
Denver Regional Council of Governments
Douglas County
Douglas County-City of Lone Tree
Environment Interests
Jefferson County-City of Arvada
Jefferson County
Non-RTD Transit
Regional Transportation District
Senior Interests
Weld County
Arapahoe County-City of Aurora
Douglas County-Town of Castle Rock
Jefferson County-City of Lakewood
FHWA Non-voting member
Public: Danny Herrmann, CDOT Reg. 1; Jane Boand, City and County of Denver, Eugene Howard,
Douglas County; Larry Squires, FTA; Eric Herbst, Northeast Transportation Connections
DRCOG staff: Steve Cook, Todd Cottrell, Jacob Riger, Mark Northrop, Melina Dempsey, Will Soper,
Robert Spotts, Matthew Helfant, Steve Erickson, Casey Collins
Call to Order
Vice Chair Bob Manwaring called the meeting to order at 1:31 p.m. The following changes to the
TAC membership were announced:
 Arapahoe County’s new member, Travis Greiman (Centennial Engineering
Manager) replacing Joy McGee.
 Jefferson County’s new member, Steve Durian (Jefferson County
Transportation & Engineering Manager) replacing Kevin French.
Public Comments
There were no public comments.
Summary of February 23, 2015 Meeting
The meeting summary was accepted as written.
Transportation Advisory Committee Summary
March 23, 2015
Page 2
ACTION ITEM
Move to recommend to the Regional Transportation Committee approval of the 2016-2021
Transportation Improvement Program, and the associated DRCOG CO and PM 10 Conformity
Determination and the Denver Southern Subarea 8-hour Ozone Conformity Determination.
Todd Cottrell presented the action draft of the 2016-2021 TIP document and the two associated air
quality conformity determination reports.
 TIP development over the last 18 months included updating of the TIP Policy document
and a call for projects. (CDOT, RTD, and DRCOG each used their own selection
process and funding sources.)
 TIP projects were modeled for air quality conformity which passed all pollutant
emission tests.
 A public hearing on the documents was held on March 18. Two public comments were
received and provided to the committee on Friday, March 20. The DRCOG Board is
expected to approve April 15.
 Several adjustments/changes to the public hearing draft, as proposed by project
sponsors, have been incorporated into the Action Draft (Attachment 1).
George Gerstle MOVED to recommend to the Regional Transportation Committee
approval of the 2016-2021 Transportation Improvement Program, and the associated
DRCOG CO and PM 10 Conformity Determination and the Denver Southern Subarea
8-hour Ozone Conformity Determination. John Cotten SECONDED the motion
Jeff Sudmeier, CDOT, requested the following revisions to the Action Draft version of the 20162012 TIP document.
 On page 11 of the Public Hearing version of the TIP Policy, under CDOT TIP Selection
Process:
o In first paragraph, remove the sentence: State law requires CDOT (and by
extension, the two enterprises) to display all “capital” projects in the TIP
and State TIP, regardless of funding source. (Mr. Sudmeier noted it is a
federal, not state requirement, and is referenced elsewhere.)
o In second paragraph, add the sentence: RTD and CDOT are represented
on the DRCOG Board as non-voting members and provide comment and
advice to the Board.
George Gerstle, the maker, amended his motion to include the two revisions
proposed by Jeff Sudmeier (above). John Cotton, the second, agreed. The
MOTION PASSED unanimously.
Move to recommend to the Board of Directors eligibility rules and process for the selection of
FY2016-2017 projects to be funded through the DRCOG TDM Pool set-aside program of the
2016-2021 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).
Melina Dempsey presented several clarifications on TDM Pool eligibility that required TAC' s
reconsideration of its recommendation last month.
Since last TAC meeting, FHWA ruled that:
‒ transit fare subsidies and pass programs are intended to be associated with high-ozone
days during March through September. Also, they must be associated with a program to
alert participants of predicted “high-ozone days”
carshare memberships/subsidies are not eligible.
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‒ direct cash payment incentive programs are not eligible.
Transportation Advisory Committee Summary
March 23, 2015
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Ms. Dempsey said projects must demonstrate how they directly reduce SOV travel and
VMT, and that bike and pedestrian travel ways are eligible if linked to transit and under
$100,000 (i.e., not eligible for TIP funding). George Gerstle recommended and discussion
followed on not requiring the project to link to transit.
There was also discussion on the targeting of high-ozone days and how passholders are
notified. More specific information on this process was requested. (The RAQC disseminates
advisories of high ozone days (emails, Twitter, etc.). It was noted short-segment or multilocation projects can be aggregated.
Steve Klausing MOVED to recommend to the Board of Directors eligibility rules
and process for the selection of FY2016-2017 projects to be funded through the
DRCOG TDM Pool set-aside program of the 2016-2021 Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP), with the clarification that transit linkage or having to
be within 1.5 miles of transit be removed. George Gerstle SECONDED the motion
and the MOTION PASSED unanimously.
INFORMATIONAL ITEM
Briefing on 2040 Metro Vision Regional Transportation Plan (2040 MVRTP)
Jacob Riger gave an initial overview and proposed outline of the new 2040 MVRTP stating that the
adopted 2040 fiscally constrained RTP will eventually be integrated into a new Metro Vision RTP once
adopted by the Board. Mr. Riger said the Transit Element will be included within the MVRTP, rather
than as a stand-alone document.
 Lenna Kottke suggested forming a more inspiring target for congested roadways. (target currently
states not more than twice as many severely congested roadways as we have now).
 George Gerstle suggested looking at measuring “how many people are in congestion” rather
than “how many vehicles are in congestion”. Goal should be to move people without being in
congestion. Target should be what we are trying to achieve.
 Mr. Gerstle asked how the BRT regional study is being incorporated. Mr. Riger noted the study
won’t be done by the time of the plan’s adoption, but can be amended into the document at later
date.
 Steve Klausing suggested not measuring in number of miles, but amount of time lost in congestion.
 Bryan Weimer asked how these MV performance measures can be used as a management tool
for decision-making. Staff said there will be reporting on the progress of attaining foundational
measures, but the Board will need to establish prioritization of foundational measures.
 There was some discussion on when to have the TIP Policy ‘post-mortem’. (The Board will also
be doing its own version.) Doug Rex said an ad hoc group will be formed more likely in June to
have this discussion.
 George Gerstle suggested keeping the year “2040” in the targets.
Briefing on 2040 MVRTP Regional Bicycle Corridor System Vision.
Melina Dempsey briefed on the activity to update the Regional Bicycle Corridor System Vision that will
be included in the Regional Transportation Plan later this summer. Mapping will define the regional
network vision (not an inventory) and is the first part of a potentially larger-scale update. Staff is
collaborating with local governments and other stakeholders to define the regional network, and will rely
heavily on up-to-date data from the jurisdictions.
The three key update activities being considered are 1. connecting to key destinations, 2. consolidating
corridor types, and 3. identifying existing and unbuilt facilities.
Transportation Advisory Committee Summary
March 23, 2015
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A project kickoff meeting was held in early March, attended by jurisdictions, counties, and other
stakeholders. Smaller workgroups are being scheduled by county. Committee members were
encouraged to confer with their bike/ped local staff and attend meetings.
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
Member Comment/Other Matters
Steve Cook noted no formal requests were made for Cycle 1 2015 amendments, but there will
be model network updates.
The committee was encouraged to participate in local activities scheduled for the Stand Up 4
Transportation event on April 9.
The meeting adjourned at 2:50 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for April 27, 2015.
ATTACHMENT B
To:
Chair and Members of the Transportation Advisory Committee
From:
Todd Cottrell, Senior Transportation Planner
303-480-6737 or tcottrell@drcog.org
Meeting Date
April 27, 2015
Agenda Category
Action
Agenda Item #
4
SUBJECT
The self-certification of the metropolitan transportation planning process is presented for
TAC action.
PROPOSED ACTION/RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends the metropolitan transportation planning process self-certification.
ACTION BY OTHERS
N/A
SUMMARY
Federal regulations require the State and MPO, concurrent with the submittal of a new TIP
to FHWA and FTA, to self-certify that the metropolitan transportation planning process is
being carried out in accordance with the applicable federal requirements.
The proposed self-certification statement for the DRCOG MPO is shown in Attachment 1.
PREVIOUS DISCUSSIONS/ACTIONS
N/A
PROPOSED MOTION
Motion to recommend to the Regional Transportation Committee the DRCOG Metropolitan
Transportation Planning Process Self-Certification Statement.
ATTACHMENTS
Draft Metropolitan Transportation Planning Process Self-Certification.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
If you need additional information, please contact Todd Cottrell, Senior Transportation
Planner, at 303-480-6737 or tcottrell@drcog.org.
ATTACHMENT 1
MPO Self-Certification
METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION PLANNING PROCESS SELF-CERTIFICATION
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and Denver Regional Council of Governments
(DRCOG) hereby certify that the transportation planning process is being carried out in accordance
with all applicable requirements including:
1) 23 U.S.C. 134 and 49 U.S.C. 5303;
2) Title VI of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2000d-1) and 49 CFR
part 21;
3) 49 U.S.C. 5332, prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin,
sex, or age in employment of business opportunity;
4) Section 1101(b) of the SAFETEA-LU (Pub. L. 109-59) and 49 CFR part 26 regarding the
involvement of disadvantaged business enterprises in USDOT funded projects;
5) 23 CFR part 230, regarding the implementation of an equal employment opportunity
program on Federal and Federal-aid highway construction contracts;
6) The provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et. seq.)
and 49 CFR parts 27, 37, and 38;
7) The Older Americans Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 6101), prohibiting discrimination on the
basis of age in programs or activities receiving Federal financial assistance;
8) Section 324 of title 23 U.S.C. regarding the prohibition of discrimination based on gender;
9) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794) and 49 CFR part 27
regarding discrimination against individuals with disabilities; and
10) Sections 174 and 176 (c) and (d) of the Clean Air Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 7504, 7506
(c) and (d) and 40 CFR part 93.
Denver Regional Council of Governments
Colorado Department of Transportation
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Signature
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Signature
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Jennifer Schaufele
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Shailen P. Bhatt
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Executive Director
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Executive Director
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Date
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Date
ATTACHMENT C
To:
Chair and Members of the Transportation Advisory Committee
From:
Michele Anderson, Regional Planner
303-480-6776 or manderson@drcog.org
Meeting Date
April 27, 2015
Agenda Category
Action
Agenda Item #
5
SUBJECT
Staff will share details on the proposed 2016/2017 call for urban center studies and station
area master plans.
PROPOSED ACTION/RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends the eligibility rules and evaluation criteria for the 2016-2017 Call for
Urban Center Study/Station Area Master Plan studies.
ACTION BY OTHERS
N/A
SUMMARY
The DRCOG Board established several “off-the-top” set-aside programs as part of the
Policy on TIP Preparation for the 2016-2021 TIP. One of these programs is the Urban
Center Study and Station Area Master Plan (UC/STAMP) pool. Each of the last three
TIPs included funds to support local planning activities in these areas.
$1.2 million (federal) is available over two fiscal years (FY16 and FY17). RTD administers
and is the contracting entity for these funds and will charge a 10% administrative fee for all
studies.
The funds are used to create local visions and action strategies in designated urban
centers and station areas. There are four study types: original urban center study/station
area master plans; next steps studies; corridor-wide studies; and area planning and
implementation activities. Eligible studies are proposed to be evaluated using the
attached criteria. Sponsors are eligible to receive funding for two projects with a minimum
award amount of $75,000. The maximum award amount for each study is $200,000.
The TAC is asked to review and recommend two components of the new UC/STAMP
Pool process:
 Eligibility Rules and Selection Process (Attachment 1)
 Evaluation Criteria (Attachment 2).
The projected schedule for UC/STAMP pool is as follows:
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May 20 – Board approval of process components
May 26 – Open call for studies
June 26 – Applications due
August 19 – Staff and review panel recommendations submitted to DRCOG Board
September 3 – Orientation meeting for project sponsors of funded studies
PREVIOUS DISCUSSIONS/ACTIONS
N/A
Transportation Advisory Committee
April 27, 2015
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PROPOSED MOTION
Move to recommend to the Board of Directors eligibility rules and evaluation criteria for
FY2016-2017 studies funded through the Station Area Master Plans/Urban Center
Planning Studies Pool outlined in the 2016-2021 Transportation Improvement Program
(TIP).
ATTACHMENTS
FY16-17 Urban Centers/Station Area Master Plans:
1. Evaluation Criteria
2. Eligibility Rules
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
If you need additional information, please contact Michele Anderson, Regional Planner,
at 303-480-6776 or manderson@drcog.org.
ATTACHMENT 1
FY 16-17 Urban Center Studies and Station Area Master Plans
Evaluation Criteria
Metro Vision establishes the importance of urban centers and transit stations areas in the region’s efforts to reach
our goals for healthy, livable communities connected by a robust multi-modal transportation network. These
communities have high levels of internal connectivity and are well-connected to the region at large. DRCOG staff
will identify eligible urban center study or station area master plan submittals. All eligible submittals will be
evaluated using the criteria below. The FY16-17 Urban Center Studies and Station Area Master Plans review
committee will include representatives from DRCOG, RTD and jurisdictions that previously received funds, but are
not seeking funding during the current call for studies.
All funding recommendations will be forwarded to the DRCOG Board of Directors for their consideration in
determining final funding commitments. In addition to the evaluation criteria, the funding recommendation
provided to the Board will be informed by the regional priorities listed below.
Study Evaluation Criteria
Project Impact Evaluation Study Need (20%)
 Application will include an issue statement that clearly identifies the local /regional need of the study
along with the desired outcomes.
Potential to contribute to the vision, goals and policies embodied in Metro Vision (60%)
 Application will identify how the project contributes to the following:
o Be active, pedestrian-, bicycle-, and transit-friendly places that experience a higher density than
surrounding areas and a mix of uses;
o Promote regional sustainability by reducing per capita VMT, air pollution and greenhouse gas
emissions; and
o Provide reliable mobility choices to all users: residents and visitors of all ages, incomes and
abilities, as well as businesses that provide services and produce or sell goods.
Local commitment and ability to implement (10%)
 Application will describe prior activities in support of quality growth projects in the study area.
 Applicant will demonstrate their ability to successfully complete the project in a timely fashion.
Innovation and feasibility (10%)
 Application will demonstrate:
o Innovation in project scope; Practicality/feasibility of scope of work;
o Coordination with other local governments, organizations, and non-profits; and
o Transferability of project outcomes locally and regionally.
Regional Prioritization
 Priority will be given to proposed study areas including a rapid transit station and an urban center
designated in Metro Vision.
 Priority will be given to urban centers currently designated as “existing” or “emerging”.
 Priority will be given to existing transit corridors and planned transit corridors included in the Fiscally
Constrained Rapid Transit, Park-n-Ride, & Station Locations identified in Figure 11 of the 2040 Regional
Transportation Plan.
 Priority will be given to proposed studies or plans that directly advance Metro Vision policies through
regional planning and implementation.
ATTACHMENT 2
FY 16-17 Urban Centers Studies & Station Area Master Plans
Eligibility Rules
Urban Center Studies and Station Area Master Plans create local visions and action strategies that ultimately assist
in the implementation of Metro Vision, the region’s long-range plan for growth and development. There are four
types of planning studies eligible through this funding opportunity: Urban Center Study/Station Area Master Plan
(original); Next Steps Study; Corridor-wide Plan; and Area Planning and Implementation Strategies. Eligible
project sponsors include local governments, RTD and non-profits (e.g. TMAs/BIDs). Non-profits must provide
letters of support from impacted jurisdictions. Sponsors may submit any number of proposed studies, but are
limited to two funded studies per fiscal year.
Urban Center Study or Station Area Master Plan
Eligible projects must include:
Stakeholder Engagement
 Outreach and engagement process that promotes the involvement of regional partners (e.g. DRCOG and
RTD), stakeholders in the study area, with efforts and accommodations made to include low to moderate
income, minority, and elderly or disabled citizens.
Placemaking
 Identification (map) of type and density of future land uses, including public spaces.
 Internal circulation plan(s) (maps or graphics) for motor vehicles, transit, bicycle and pedestrian and
strategies to increase multi-modal connections with the larger region.
 Identifying barriers (e.g. parking, zoning, infrastructure, etc.) to desired station area and/or urban center
development.
 Detailed development and investment strategies that allow people of all ages, incomes and abilities the
opportunity to access a range of housing, employment, and services.
 A market or fiscal feasibility analysis that assesses plan recommendations and ensures the proposed plan
is realistic and/or strategies to market the area to the development community in cases where the market
for urban center and transit-oriented development is still emerging.
Action Plan and Implementation Strategies
 A clear and realistic action plan to address key findings, including identification of necessary policy or
regulatory changes (e.g. comprehensive plan, zoning, etc.); infrastructure improvements, and housing
strategies.
 An implementation strategy that describes the organizational structure and process that will be used to
ensure the action plan is implemented, including the roles of community and regional partners.
Assessment and Impacts
 Indicators or metrics related to key strategies (e.g. multi-modal connectivity, leveraging private
investment, environmental quality, etc.)
 Identification of the transportation impacts and air quality benefits of the proposed plan
 Current and future population, housing units, and employment estimates to the year 2040 (in five-year
increments), including distribution of planned housing units by type and square feet of future nonresidential development
Next Step Studies
Eligible projects:
 Planning activities that are related to transportation infrastructure for use by the general public.
 Next step studies should be identified in an existing Urban Center Study/Station Area Master Plan or
similar effort. Examples of eligible activities include:
 Parking assessment and management studies
 Access management plans
 Corridor redevelopment strategies
ATTACHMENT 2
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Design studies and concepts for multi-modal infrastructure projects
Street design standards/manuals
Multi-use Trail/Bike facilities plan
Pedestrian facilities plan
Urban design guidelines
Comprehensive wayfinding plans and strategies
Traffic circulation studies
First/Last-mile mobility implementation, financing, partnership studies
Transit enhancement feasibility studies
Transportation demand management studies and implementation activities
Corridor-wide Studies
Eligible projects:
 Studies that aim to maximize multi-modal connectivity within transit corridors (including high frequency
bus corridors that serve one or more urban centers – high frequency bus corridors have headways of 15
minutes or less) and at individual urban center/station areas along the corridor.
 Studies that identify barriers to station area development and increased transit use along the corridor –
barriers could include current land use, zoning and development standards; parking availability and cost;
inadequate bike and pedestrian facilities, first/last mile challenges, etc.
 Efforts to create corridor-wide implementation strategies and/or an action plan identifying such things as
needed plan updates, code revisions, marking activities and financial or regulatory incentive.
 Corridor-wide studies must involve all the local jurisdictions and other major stakeholders along the
corridor.
Area Planning and Implementation Activities
Eligible Projects:
 Will promote innovative planning activities that can be replicated throughout the Denver region.
 Include multiple jurisdictions, station areas and urban centers aiming to study a common issue while
focusing on local context and implementation strategies.
 Potential studies could include:
 Parking management planning and strategies
 TOD strategies including zoning and financing for water, sewer, storm water, parks, recreational
facilities, parks and open space infrastructure
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First- and final-mile mobility implementation, financing, feasibility and partnership studies
Pedestrian facility assessment and needs plan
Bike amenities and share programs
Roadway corridor revitalization plans, strategies and design standards
Development of Complete Streets policies and ordinances
Alternative fuel/Electric vehicle facility planning
Regional multi-use trail feasibility and alignment study
ATTACHMENT D
To:
Chair and Members of the Transportation Advisory Committee
From:
Jacob Riger, Transportation Planning Coordinator
303-480-6751 or jriger@drcog.org
Meeting Date
April 27, 2015
Agenda Category
Action
Agenda Item #
6
SUBJECT
TAC will review the latest draft Metro Vision Plan transportation-related foundational
measures and targets and provide guidance to the Metro Vision Issues Committee (MVIC).
PROPOSED ACTION/RECOMMENDATIONS
At the request of MVIC, provide a recommendation to specific questions about Metro
Vision measures and targets.
ACTION BY OTHERS
N/A
SUMMARY
In fall 2014, TAC reviewed the draft Metro Vision Plan transportation element (A Connected
Multimodal Region) and its associated regional measures. A subset of the measures are
proposed to be designated as foundational measures with associated targets established.
MVIC is currently reviewing the draft Metro Vision plan and requested further TAC
review and guidance on five measures and targets, as listed below. The committee is
asked to provide consensus on the following specific questions, as requested by MVIC:
FM 3: Combined housing + transportation cost as percent of median income
household (per the “H+T” Index value published by the Center for Neighborhood
Technology (CNT))
Baseline value (from CNT): 49%
MVIC: Should this measure be designated as a foundational measure? How
will transportation “costs” be consistently obtained or calculated?
(Staff subsequently met with one of the developers of the H+T Index to learn
more about how the household transportation costs are calculated and
converted to regional values. During the discussion, staff confirmed the H+T
Index is useful for neighborhood-level analyses, but had concerns about its
applicability for use as a regional foundational measure to be tracked closely
over time.)
FM 6: Surface transportation-related daily greenhouse gas emissions per capita
Baseline value: 26.8 lbs./person
2040 target: 60% decrease to 10.7
MVIC: Should target be set for per capita emissions or total emissions per day?
(baseline total emissions = 82,812,000; 2040 target = 45,800,000 pounds)
Transportation Advisory Committee
April 27, 2015
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FM 7: Non-SOV mode share to work
Baseline value: 25.5%
2040 target: Increase to 35%
MVIC: Should target be higher? (e.g., 40% or 45%)
FM 9: Severe traffic congestion on the Regional Roadway System
Baseline value: 1,170 lane miles
2040 target: Not to increase above 2,000
severely congested
lane miles (current forecast is 3,100)
MVIC: Should an alternative measure be considered foundational, with a
future daily target to be defined? Example alternatives:
 Travel time variability index (baseline = 1.22; forecast = 1.45)
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regionwide average additional time required for rush hour trip
 Total vehicle hours of delay (baseline = 200,000; forecast = 675,000)
 Total person hours of delay (baseline = 270,000; forecast = 910,000)
 Person delay per capita (baseline = 6 minutes; forecast = 14 minutes)
FM 10: Number of annual traffic fatalities
Baseline value: 176
2040 target: Less than 100
MVIC: Is the draft target reasonable? How should the target be determined?
PREVIOUS DISCUSSIONS/ACTIONS
TAC – December 1, 2014, December 29, 2014
PROPOSED MOTION
Move to recommend guidance to the Metro Vision Issues Committee on specific questions
related to Metro Vision measures and targets.
ATTACHMENT
Draft Metro Vision A Connected Multimodal Region – March 2015
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
If you need additional information, please contact Jacob Riger, Transportation Planning
Coordinator, at 303-480-6751 or jriger@drcog.org.
ATTACHMENT E
To:
Chair and Members of the Transportation Advisory Committee
From:
Todd Cottrell, Senior Transportation Planner
303-480-6737 or tcottrell@drcog.org
Meeting Date
April 27, 2015
Agenda Category
Information
Agenda Item #
7
SUBJECT
Upcoming 2016-2021 TIP-related activities
PROPOSED ACTION/RECOMMENDATIONS
N/A
ACTION BY OTHERS
N/A
SUMMARY
On April 15, 2015, the DRCOG Board of Directors approved the 2016-2021 Transportation
Improvement Program. The Board action was the culmination of 18 months of dedicated
work by various DRCOG committees including TAC.
However, a number of tasks still remain associated with the 2016-2021 TIP including
developing a waiting list of projects, as well as scheduling an open forum to discuss the
project selection process and ways it may be improved.
At the April meeting, staff will brief the committee on these and other upcoming TIP related
activities.
PREVIOUS DISCUSSIONS/ACTIONS
N/A
PROPOSED MOTION
N/A
ATTACHMENTS
N/A
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
If you need additional information, please contact Todd Cottrell, Senior Transportation
Planner, at 303-480-6737 or tcottrell@drcog.org.
ATTACHMENT F
To:
Chair and Members of the Transportation Advisory Committee
From:
Matthew Helfant, Senior Transportation Planner
303-480-6731 or mhelfant@drcog.org
Meeting Date
April 27, 2015
Agenda Category
Information
Agenda Item #
8
SUBJECT
This item introduces the topic of developing the transit component of the new Metro Vision
Regional Transportation Plan (MVRTP).
PROPOSED ACTION/RECOMMENDATIONS
N/A
ACTION BY OTHERS
N/A
SUMMARY
DRCOG staff is developing the transit component of the new MVRTP. It will also serve as
the federally-required “coordinated transit plan” for our region. The coordinated plan
inventories existing transit services, and forecasts service and funding gaps. It will identify
strategies to address the transportation needs of our region focusing on individuals with
disabilities and older adults.
The 2035 MVRTP included a stand-alone Transit Element. Staff proposes to integrate the
updated transit component directly into the new MVRTP. This will make the transit component
more useful, reduce plan text duplication, and better emphasize our region’s integrated
approach to coordinating an array of fixed route and human service transit services.
Staff will present an overview and proposed outline to the MVRTP transit component and ask
for TAC input and thoughts.
PREVIOUS DISCUSSIONS/ACTIONS
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PROPOSED MOTION
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2035 MVRTP Transit Element
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
If you need additional information, please contact Matthew Helfant, Senior Transportation
Planner, at 303-480-6731 or mhelfant@drcog.org.